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Heavy Duty Driver

JOB SUMMARY

Company Confidential
Industry Logistics/Sup...
Category Driving / Tra...
Location Tema
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢ 
Education MSLC/SHS
Experience N/A
Job Expires Oct 31, 2017
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Job Description

A leading Freight and Logistics Limited seek to employ a result-oriented, self-motivated and dynamic experienced Heavy Duty Driver for its Tema Branch Office. The incumbents will both reports to Transport Manager in Takoradi and Tema Branch Offices.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Supports workshop team to implement weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual preventive maintenance for all company equipment based on manufacturer’s maintenance and service plan
  • Cooperates with other staff to accomplish job consistent with the standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Assists the engineering team to ensure that reported faults on equipment are properly communicated and recorded for execution.
  • Administers to ensure that clients’ goods are loaded, secured and unloaded in a safe and organized manner.  
  • Drives trailer with capacity of 40 tons to transport and deliver cargo, hazardous and dangerous materials etc to clients’ destination.
  • Cleans, inspects trailer before and after trip, record any defects for service and maintenance.
  • Participates in risk assessments for transport of routine and non-routine loads
  • Coaches Driver Assistants by giving training, guidance and directions
  • Report serious mechanical faults to the appropriate personnel.
  • Maintains telephone contact with supervisor to receive instructions.
  • Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
  • Keeps record of materials and products transported.
  • Participates in toolbox meetings
  • Keep a log of operational activities.

Required Skills or Experience

  • Minimum of a Middle School Leaving Certificate (MSLC) or Senior Secondary School Certificate (SHS)
  • Must have excellent knowledge of road traffic, road network and road safety best practices
  • Five (5) years progressive work experience in driving heavy duty trucks.
  • Good communicator and able to manage toolbox and safety meetings
  • Must have experience in performing administrative and logistics duties
  • Valid Driver’s license with grade “B” with clean driving record
  • Must have the ability to drive for long hours outside Accra.
  • Must possess good knowledge of vehicle maintenance
  • Must possess defensive driving certificate

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